- Best time
- Jun–Sep
- How long
- 3–5 days
- Stay a night
- ₹1,200–4,500
- Food a day
- ₹400–1,000
- Nearest railhead
- 650 km away
- Nearest airport
- 440 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Zanskar (Padum)
Ladakh’s most remote valley, open only in summer — the Drang-Drung glacier at Pensi La, whitewashed monasteries clinging to cliffs at Karsha and Stongdey, and the cave gompa of Phugtal.
Things to do in Zanskar (Padum)
Karsha Monastery
Zanskar’s largest gompa, stacked up a cliff.
Stongdey Monastery
Hilltop monastery with old murals.
Zangla Palace
Ruined royal palace above the village, with nunnery nearby.
Drang-Drung Glacier & Pensi La
A sweeping glacier right beside the road at the pass.
Phugtal Monastery Trek
Cave monastery built into a cliff, a long day’s trek from the road head.
Where to stay in Zanskar (Padum)
Padum
Guesthouses and the only real market.
Rangdum & Zangla homestays
Village homes on the way and across the valley.
What to eat
Guesthouse meals
Thukpa, skyu, momos and butter tea.
Good to know
- The road from Kargil over Pensi La is open roughly June to October.
- Fuel is scarce — fill up in Kargil and carry spare.
- Mobile coverage is BSNL/Jio only around Padum.
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